Crab Tacos Recipe

Name: Crab Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and sliced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 large jalapeno chiles, halved, seeded, and sliced, divided; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 8 ounces shelled cooked crab; 8 taco shells (see Notes) or 8 tortillas (see Notes); 1 cup iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

4 roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large jalapeno chiles, halved, seeded, and sliced, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces shelled cooked crab
8 taco shells (see Notes) or 8 tortillas (see Notes)
1 cup iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onion

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Put tomatoes, garlic, half of the jalapeno, 1/4 cup cilantro, and the lime juice in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Set salsa aside.
5
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
6
Saute onion and remaining jalapeno until soft, 4 minutes.
7
Add crab and cook just until crab is warm, about 2 minutes.
8
Put taco shells or tortillas on a baking pan and warm in oven, about 3 minutes.
9
Arrange on a platter and fill with crab mixture, dividing evenly.
10
Top crab with lettuce, cheese, and avocado.
11
Sprinkle tacos with green onion and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.
12
Serve immediately, with salsa on the side or on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and sliced, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 2 large jalapeno chiles, halved, seeded, and sliced, divided, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided, and more.

Yes, Crab Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Tacos

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